Melee

Melee (or mêlée) is a term derived from the French word mêlée, which means "mixed" or "mingled". It is often used to describe a type of close combat situation where participants are in close enough proximity to engage in hand-to-hand combat or to use short-range weapons.

Etymology

The term "melee" comes from the French word mêlée, which translates to "mixed" or "mingled". It was first used in English in the 1640s to describe a confused fight or a free-for-all.

Usage in Medicine

In medical terminology, the term "melee" is not commonly used. However, it can be used metaphorically to describe a chaotic situation, such as a rapid spread of disease or a chaotic emergency room scenario.

Related Terms

• Close quarters combat: A type of fighting in which small units engage the enemy with personal weapons at very short range.
• Hand-to-hand combat: A lethal or non-lethal physical confrontation between two or more persons at very short range.
• Brawl: A large-scale fight, often involving multiple participants, in a public place.

See Also

• List of French words and phrases used by English speakers
• Combat
• Martial arts

References

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